Our History

Our History

Over 35 years of success in the making

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Who are we?

Verisure is the number one provider of professionally monitored security services with 24/7 response in Europe and Latin America. Every day, our dedicated teams use leading technology to keep over 5.7 million families and small businesses safe from intruders, fire and health emergencies. Our mission is to give our customers peace of mind by protecting what matters most to them. This is founded on our belief that everyone has the right to feel safe and secure.

Since being founded in Sweden in 1988, we have expanded across Europe, and opened operations in Latin America, with our customers now spanning 17 countries.

Thanks to a strong focus on high quality service, we aim to have the most satisfied and loyal portfolio of customers in the industry. We estimate that we have some of the strongest growth and retention rates globally in consumer-facing services, which demonstrates our commitment to exceptional service levels and strong value proposition to our customers.

Alongside the Verisure brand, we operate as Securitas Direct in Spain, Portugal and for business customers in Sweden. In 2020, Arlo Europe became part of Verisure.

We are building on over 35 years of expertise so that our growth and innovation continues to shape the future of the security industry.

Who are we? - Verisure

Our story

Founded in Sweden

First Verisure home alarm system introduced

Introduction of human response

Offering extended to small businesses

Wireless technology

The first immediate video and image verification and quick response launches

Voice & response GMS communications, resulting in increased network reliability and security

1 million customers

The Verisure brand is launched

Home control services via mobile app, allowing for increased convenience and control

1.5 million customers

2 million customers

Anti-jamming technology allowing for better detection and full sabotage protection

New headquarters in Geneva opened

2.5 million customers

Immediate and active human response with the launch of ZeroVision and Senior Protection

3 million customers

Launch of Verisure Guardian™

Verisure 4G control panel

3.5 million customers

Arlo Europe becomes part of Verisure Group

4 million customers

4.7 million customers

PreSense™ launched in Spain

5.3 million customers

5.5 million customers

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